Chianti Superiore DOCG 2016
Quintessential Tuscany: a gentle whirl of the ripest red fruits, violets and cherries. A vivacious ruby red with the tannins that are youthful yet harmonious and rounded. The result is a complex, elegant wine, with a long finish, easily paired with food.
Technical Information
- Position:
- Sud, sud-west
- Soil type:
- Marl, limestone
- Training system:
- Cordone speronato
- Vine density:
- 5.000 plants / ha
- Vine age:
- 10-15 years
- Hectare yield:
- 70 q.li
- Plant yield:
- 1,4 kg
- Alcohol:
- 13,5%
- Acidity:
- 5,5 g/l
- Bottle Size:
- 750 ml
Winemaking Process
It ferments on natural yeast in steel vats for about two weeks. Following a natural malolactic fermentation in the same vats, the wine ages in large barrels for another 12 months. It is bottled aged for a further 3 months prior to release.
Tasting Notes
- Color:
- Bright, intense red ruby.
- Bouquet:
- Ripe red fruits as violets and cherries.
- Taste:
- Fresh and juicy flavoured with tannins that are youthful yet harmonious and rounded. Elegant with a long finish.
- Pairing:
- Excellent with traditional Tuscan dishes such as ribollita, pasta or grilled meat.
